Apprentice Car Service Technician - Plymouth

An exciting opportunity for an apprentice to work alongside qualified Honda technicians where you will be fully trained in all aspects of maintenance and repair of cars from routine servicing to electrical fault diagnostics.

You will be an Apprentice service and diagnostic car technician in a busy workshop environment. You will carry out tasks relevant to maintaining and repairing cars To assist qualified technicians with servicing and repairs To observe best work practices, develop and maintain skills levels in all aspects of repair, service and maintenance of cars. To maintain a clean and safe work environment To maintain personal standards of dress, cleanliness and hygiene, consistent with the standards laid down by the company. To be responsible for the safety of yourself and others, using protective equipment when required To develop and maintain a thorough and current product knowledge. To ensure a consistently high level of quality and workmanship To advise the Workshop Controller or Service Advisor of any additional work necessary on a vehicle during servicing Assistance with any other tasks as required.

Training:
Training consists of 17 weeks block training over a 3-year period with the remainder of your time being spent at a Honda retailer where practical training and guidance will be provided You will be working towards an Advanced Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician - Light Vehicle Apprenticeship (Level 3 qualification) along with Functional Skills in maths and English at Level 2 Honda Challenge Personal Development Programme You will also work towards Honda internal qualifications. As part of your training, you will attend our Honda Apprenticeship technical centre in Bracknell for block release training (accommodation and transport costs will be covered by your employer)

Training Outcome:
Possible career progression opportunities include Master Technician, Service or Aftersales Department Management or even Dealership Management.

Employer Description:
At Vertu Motors, we live and breathe all things automotive. We want to make the journey of buying a car, van or motorbike as straight-forward as possible and believe that the best way to achieve this is to provide an outstanding customer experience, built on integrity and trust. The Vertu Motors Group was established in 2006 and also trades under the names Bristol Street Motors and Macklin Motors. Our headquarters are located in Gateshead, but you'll find our dealerships, which represent some of the world's leading automotive brands, are established nationwide. We are proud to have a prestigious manufacturer portfolio that includes the likes of Audi, BMW, Honda, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Volvo, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, MINI, smart, Toyota and Volkswagen.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday (Occasional Saturdays), times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,• Professional Attitude,Ability to Build Rapport,Self-Motivated,Confident,Adaptable